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Nov 15, 2018
Nov 15, 2018
ACLU demands records on Boston's "gang database" used in deportations
“In order to make Boston a safe city for all its residents, we must meaningfully address discriminatory policing, and confront the role the gang database plays in the lives of young people of color in our city."
Oct 10, 2018
Oct 10, 2018
ACLU represents UMass Amherst employee racially profiled on campus
ACLU continues "Living While Black on Campus" campaign in response to nationwide racial profiling
Sep 06, 2018
Sep 06, 2018
ACLU represents Black student profiled at Smith College
Schools must take action to prevent their police forces from being used to weaponize racial biases.
Aug 02, 2018
Aug 02, 2018
Boston Police Department commits to 400 body-worn cameras
We are cautiously optimistic to see that the City of Boston has officially committed to a body camera program.
May 02, 2018
May 02, 2018
Where do candidates for district attorney stand on the issues?
Candidate questionnaire seeks answers on a wide range of criminal justice issues.
Apr 04, 2018
Apr 04, 2018
Criminal justice bill represents important progress for Massachusetts
Governor Baker now has the opportunity to sign the bill into law and be a force for change.
Mar 28, 2018
Mar 28, 2018
Rahsaan Hall named one of Boston's 100 Most Influential People of Color
ACLU of Massachusetts’ Racial Justice Program director was named among GK100: Boston’s 100 Most Influential People of Color.
Issue Areas:
Racial Justice
Mar 23, 2018
Mar 23, 2018
Progress on criminal justice reform in Massachusetts
Statement in response to today’s conference report on criminal justice reform.
Mar 13, 2018
Mar 13, 2018
First candidate debate in Suffolk County district attorney race
We are hosting a conversation with candidates and voters about the state’s criminal justice system.
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